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    Arcada Theatre

    3.6 (227 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Timothy S.

    I've seen 3 concerts at this location and I have to say it is excellent. The food and drinks were perfect. Bathrooms were very clean and it's a very nostalgic place to visit

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    Edward P.

    food here is great and the staff is super friendly. everyone there, jim & mike. the bartender and the cook! had a wonderful time and hope to get back over there soon. lots of free parking and love entertainment.

    The room showcases vintage-style decor with ornate, carved furniture including a tufted sofa and a glass-topped coffee table. Framed artwork, including a large portrait and smaller pictures, adorns the textured wall. Decorative lamps with fringed shades and a chandelier hang from the ceiling, illuminating the space. A large window with dark blue curtains allows natural light and offers a view of trees and buildings outside. The dark wood flooring contrasts with the light-colored furnishings, creating an elegant atmosphere.
    Teresa H.

    So have been to this theater, a couple times to see tribute bands in the last couple months. The theater is amazing and a must see with all the unique artifacts. For one of the events we tried dinner at the speakeasy before hand. Their signature chicken was amazing, but unfortunately, the potatoes were undercooked. I told our waiter and he brought some new potatoes and still were undercooked. The smaller size one were delicious but anything a little bigger were undercooked. I feel like that's a basic necessity for a chef to get down so was disappointed. Will go back for events there, but not sure I'd go back to that restaurant.

    Credence Clearwater Revisited tonight - A stage features musical instruments such as guitars, a drum set, and microphones, with a large digital screen displaying the text 'Phat Cat Swinger' and colorful graphics. Audience members are seated in front of the stage, and stage lighting illuminates the scene. The venue appears to be an indoor performance space with a professional setup.
    Annette M.

    If you are coming here for comfortable seats and legroom then this is not your venue. The staff is friendly. The theater has good acoustics. The whole upcoming lineup seems to be cover bands which are now known as tribute bands I guess. We had fun because Credence Revived has some great musicians. There were clearly some people attending who had been overserved but they were being watched by security. I had my eye on the nearest exit.

    Karen N.

    Thanks Ron Onesti and Daily Herald for the opportunity to see Abba Mania . The theater is a bit old, it was built in 1926. but has a bar and also a restaurant, Drink prices a bit high and there is a credit card surcharge. We sat on the main floor, second to last row and had an unobstructed view of the stage. The theater holds just under 1,000 guests. Ron Onesti kicked us of with an in person introduction and also was very proud to announce during the pandemic over 20 bathrooms were installed, apparently there used to be only one. Everyone was encouraged to visit the bathroom. Abba Manie- Canada were fantastic. The show was nonstop entertainment, including costume changes, dancing and unbelievable vocals. Throughout the evening the audience was on their feet or in their seat swaying and singing to the music. The sound system was excellent . We truly enjoyed the performance .

    The Ron Onesti. Italian. The greatest host since Toots Shorr ,Chef Hanz ,or Armando @ La Scarola. - Two men are in the foreground of the image, taking a selfie inside a theater or performance venue. The man on the left is smiling and has light-colored hair, while the man on the right is wearing dark sunglasses and pointing at his companion. The background shows a large audience seated in the theater, with some architectural details visible on the walls and ceiling. The setting appears to be an event or show with many attendees.
    Mancow M.

    Very special! Bob Hope and Bing Crosby tried out some of the bits for "Road to Morocco" here in the 1940s. And that's exactly the way I feel backstage with Ron Onesti (the gracious host) of this fine theater. It is like stepping back in time. OLD SCHOOL COOL FOOL. Step back... To a time when service mattered. To a time when people mattered. To a time when the show mattered. This venue is the real deal. This is one Mancow that HATES feeling like cattle in a herd at concerts. At any O Show (Onesti Show) the staff is to be courteous and kind to all that enter these enchanted venues. You WILL be treated well! This is where drummer Gene Krupa was busted smoking reefer. This is the theatre where David Niven lost (but later recovered) his index finger during an on stage duel w/ Basil Rathbone. This is where Frank Sinatra knocked up one of the Hungarian Hotsie Totsie Gabor sisters - as the legend goes. (That child was never born.) This is where the dapper Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaus of 1968's "Planet of the Apes") did Arthur Millers "Death of a Salesman" in full orangutan get-up. This is where a drunken Robert Fleischman (original lead singer of Journey) briefly mistook Chip Znuff for Pamela Anderson from the rear. (Oddly enough from behind these days they DO look almost identical!) This is where director Vincent Minelli secretly rehearsed w/ his drunken wife Judy Garland to get her in shape for "The Pirate." It is said in the basement workers fetching wine from the newly discovered wine cellar (w/ wine dating back to the 1870's) often hear a wheezing as if the horrific ghost of Charles (Matchgame '77) Nelson Reilly himself is playing pranks from beyond the grave. It is the best theatre I have found in over 14 states. (In the 15th state I found 1 better but why besmirch my review now?) I have sworn to the first part in affidavit form w/ 2 witnesses. I've had some of the best times of my life in this theatre and you will too. And you meet someone nice... The Baker Hotel has rooms nearby.

    Last In Line Concert 11/11/2022
    Frank L.

    Arcada Theatre is a smaller concert venue in St. Charles, IL. It's very small and the venue seems a bit outdated but for what it's worth it's not a bad place to see a show. I believe it's operated by the same people that The staff are all friendly, there's multiple bar & bathroom locations throughout the theater, you'll have a pretty nice view of the stage wherever you sit and the sound is pretty good. I'd recommend seeing a concert here.

    Tamara T.

    A great multi-use theater with fast pub food and fancier sit-down, a speakeasy, and all kinds of weekly happenings. Fun place. Sound is decent, and there is truly no bad seat in the house.

    2 A-Holes that refused to sit down.
    Dominic V. C.

    I went there tonight to see my favorite Band Stryper. I purchased second row seats in the balcony because I am somewhat handicapped and can't stand for long periods of time. I was Seated in Section 206 Row A Seat 1 right on the end. I thought I was in the first Row so I could sit and enjoy the show. But oh no there was a Row in front of me "FF". Who would have thought when you buy a ticket for Row A you would be in the first Row. However I didn't think it was a big deal because you wouldn't think that anyone seated in Row FF would need to stand. I was totally wrong! There were 2 drunk ass$&#@s right in front of me Seated in FF Seats 1 & 2. They were constantly standing and would not sit down. They were asked by several other people who were behind me to sit down but they refused. I asked the usher and she said she would get security but security did absolutely nothing! They are worthless! Security said there is no rule about standing at a concert so there was nothing they could do. I said but they are in the 1st Row! What do they need to stand for? Totally disrespectful drunk a-holes. The venue gave me the option of moving me to the main floor near the back, but everyone was standing on the main floor which I understand but what was the use since I had to stand the whole night anyway. I will never attend another event at this venue and would not recommend it to anyone.

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    Great live show atmosphere. Good dining options nearby. Drinks a smidge on the high side.

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